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I'm about to go and buy electric hook up stuff this weekend.  Any advice on what I need?  I'm campng in France this summer and most of the sites I'm using say they have 10 A hookups.  One has 6 A, and this latter one says it has CEE and French connections - what does the last bit mean?

If its a 10A power supply, what sort of power equipment can I run?

Paul R

10 amp will allow you to use up to about 2000w in total, what was you thinking of plugging in? highest user is a heater but i hope you don't need one .

not sure on the french connector. sure someone will come along with the advice shortly. have a great time and au-revoir  simon.

sorry, further to that, the new camping shop "atlas" at old trafford do a 3 socket electric hookup for £65 which is an excellent price. it has the proper rcd/mcb's waterproof  with lead and plug.

as stated before on this site don't be tempted by the cheap home made efforts on e-bay as they are unsuitable for a tent and are usually not allowed bt the campsite owners,

regards simon.

Watts divided by 230 = amps (roughly anyway.. )

So I've been told and it's always worked for us.  No tripped electric supply...as yet!

Post last edited on 21/06/2005 19:19:47

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Sharon

Hi Frank, all

Spain does not have 2 Lives thats impossible, they do not follow proper colour coding it is true and may even switch on the neutral side, so basically do NOT play with spanish electrics check the polarity and plug in.

As for plugs they have 2 types but

There are some weird and wonderful older arrangements still around, but for many years Spain has utilised the standard European socket with a two pin arrangement and side earth. There are two types of plug, both of which fit the standard socket. A smaller two pin plug for double insulated appliances which don't need an earth, and a larger two pin and side earth strip for those requiring an earth. Line and neutral are not distinguished - plugs can go into sockets either way. Plugs are not individually fused. Appliances with UK sockets can be adapted to work with Spanish sockets either by replacing the UK plug or using a cheap and widely available adaptor.

Basically a standard euro adaptor will do.

Dita's formula gives a rough and ready answer but is NOT 100% accurate, but its the easiest quick guide.

Hi frank

we really must meet up for a drink your not even 10 mins away.

Spains lack of any decent standards is amazing.